Living in Haverford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haverford · Census data 2020–2024
Haverford has 50,874 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $131,674 (69% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $466,400, the median rent is $1,766/month.
Haverford at a glance
- Population
- 50,874
- Median age
- 40.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $131,674State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $466,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,766/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Haverford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 83% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Haverford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haverford the median home value is $466,400, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,766 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,682 a month in housing costs.
Haverford median household income
The median household income in Haverford is $131,674 and the income per person is $62,678. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Haverford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,637
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.68
Haverford demographics
- Population
- 50,874
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 18,166
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haverford ›
Education in Haverford
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Haverford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haverford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Haverford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford | 50,874 | $131,674 | $466,400 | $1,766 |
| Ardmore | 13,909 | $119,111 | $453,100 | $1,763 |
| Haverford College | 1,695 | $182,500 | — | $1,244 |
| Broomall | 10,679 | $105,625 | $483,000 | $1,765 |
| Bryn Mawr | 5,880 | $92,961 | $453,400 | $2,173 |
| Penn Wynne | 6,070 | $150,298 | $555,500 | $1,905 |
| Wynnewood | 2,766 | $221,705 | $882,900 | $2,038 |
| Drexel Hill | 30,451 | $88,168 | $266,400 | $1,357 |
| Marple | 24,216 | $123,844 | $509,600 | $1,683 |
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What is the median household income in Haverford, PA?
The median household income in Haverford is $131,674, 69% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Haverford?
The median home value in Haverford is $466,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Haverford?
The median gross rent in Haverford is $1,766 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Haverford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 83% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Haverford?
The median age in Haverford is 40.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Haverford?
The average commute to work in Haverford is 27 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haverford?
The unemployment rate in Haverford is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haverford?
64.4% of adults in Haverford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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